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Central Queensland Health has welcomed a new Indigenous Hospital Liaison Officer at Gladstone Hospital.
Georgina Owen has more than 24 years’ experience in First Nations health and is proud to advocate for cultural safety for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Georgina was born and raised in Rockhampton and has Torres Strait Islander heritage; Kulkalgal Yam Island (Central) on her Mum’s side and Meraidai (Daru in the Western Province of Papua New Guinea) on her Dad’s side. Totem is Kadal (Crocodile) & Umi (Dog).
“My role is to not only provide support for patients and families while they are in hospital, but to ensure they can access services in the community after they are discharged.
“I also value the opportunity to provide cultural support guidance to staff members, so they can gain a greater understanding of our First Nations people. We can work together to help close the gap for First Nations people.”